How to Raise a Child with Empathy
One of the most important qualities for a child and any human being is empathy. At a child's age, a child's sense of self is just beginning to develop. And it is at this time that children should realize that every person in the world has such a self. Not just a child. But everyone else has feelings. And they too can be [...].
10 Timeless Ways to Be a Good Parent
How to be a good parent? This is the question 90% parents around the world are asking themselves. And no one can give a precise answer to this question. Thousands of psychologists come up with their own theories. And some of them contradict others. But there are ways that no one will argue with. This is the base for parents who want to raise a happy child. Today we have collected [....]
When Confidence Turns into Arrogance: How to Help Your Child Find Balance
What if a child is conceited? Does he or she think he or she is better than everyone else and looks down on everyone? Does he or she constantly brag and even humiliate other children? Why does this happen? Is it a character trait and nothing can be done about it? Or the child simply lacks attention and love of parents? And this can be corrected? Let's understand the reasons for such [...].
Why Turgenev’s A Hunter’s Sketches Is Perfect for Bilingual Readers
«Notes of a hunter» Ivan Turgenev entered the golden fund of Russian literature. And not only for the fascinating plot. This cycle of stories is very convenient and interesting to read. Especially this work is useful to read bilinguals. This is not a big heavy novel. It is a collection of short stories that can be read in any order. The stories are connected only by the main character, the hunter. Interestingly, [...]
How to Raise a Millionaire: Life Lessons for Future Success
Many parents ask themselves the question, «How to raise a millionaire?» Every parent wants a successful future for their children. So that the children have a happy family life, a favorite job and a large income. And even better, that the child opened his own successful business and became a millionaire. But how to raise a millionaire? Where to start? After all, it is childhood that gives a solid foundation for future life. [...]
Christmas is just around the corner: poems about winter and the New Year
It's fall. And this means that all thoughts are already focused on the winter holidays. Everyone wants the fall rains to end soon and the earth to be covered with snow-white cloth. Snowmen, snowballs, ice slides! All this will be very soon. And it's time to remember winter poems for children and adults. It is they will help immerse you and your children in a winter mood [...].
The Life and Legacy of Ivan Bunin: Poet, Novelist, Nobel Winner
Many great Russian writers have been recognized abroad. And some have even been awarded the Nobel Prize. And this is not just the recognition of the people. This is the highest assessment of talent and skill in the scientific world. Ivan Alexeyevich Bunin in 1933 became a Nobel laureate in literature. He was the first Russian author who was honored with this award. Brief biography of Bunin The writer was born in [.....]
Palme School bonuses for new and active students
Palme School has already taught Russian to tens of thousands of people. And not only Russian language. Our experienced teachers teach math and chess. And for those who want to tighten up a particular skill, we have created a conversation club and a reading school. But most importantly, at our school you can always meet the teachers and try our teaching system for free! Free lessons in [....]
The Writer’s Diary — The World’s First Blog Before the Internet
Think blogs came along with the creation of the open internet? Well, they didn't! The first blog in Russia was born back in 1873. Its author was the great Russian writer Fyodor Ivanovich Dostoevsky. Dostoevsky has always been characterized by his sharp mind and special syllable. His works are studied all over the world and have collected millions of enthusiastic reviews. Who but him [...].
Graduator and acid: what words Russian writers invented
Every language is constantly evolving and adding new words. Some words come from other languages, and some are formed by life changes or new technologies. But there are words that appear in dictionaries thanks to writers. These are author's words that express special things, qualities, or actions. Such words do not add to the works. They make them even more intense. Russian [....]
